Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo
São Paulo
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, commonly known as Pina, is the oldest art museum in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 1905. It houses one of the largest and most representative collections of Brazilian art, featuring over twelve thousand pieces primarily focused on 19th and 20th-century Brazilian painting. The museum occupies three buildings: Pinacoteca Luz, a historic building originally constructed in 1900 for the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios; Pinacoteca Estação, located in the former DOPS building and hosting contemporary art exhibitions; and the recently inaugurated Pinacoteca Contemporânea, opened in 2023 with modern facilities including galleries, studios, and an observation deck. The museum is renowned for its multidisciplinary public programs, dynamic cultural events, and an inclusive educational agenda. Its collections include the Brasiliana Collection, highlighting foreign artists inspired by Brazil, the Nemirovsky Collection of Brazilian modernist masterpieces, and the Roger Wright Collection on loan since 2015. After a major renovation in the 1990s led by architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the museum gained international recognition and became a key cultural hub in Brazil.
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Astuce: For the best experience, visit during weekdays or early mornings to avoid crowds. The museum offers discounts for students, seniors, and groups. Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended, especially during special exhibitions. Check the official website for current opening hours and special events. The museum’s three buildings are located near Parque da Luz, making it convenient to explore the surrounding park and nearby cultural sites.
Faits intéressants
- •Pinacoteca is São Paulo's oldest art museum, founded in 1905.
- •The museum's collection exceeds 12,000 artworks, mainly Brazilian paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
- •The Pinacoteca Estação building houses the Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo, located in the former DOPS building.
- •In 2023, the museum opened its third building, Pinacoteca Contemporânea, featuring modern galleries and public spaces.
- •The museum underwent a major renovation in the 1990s by renowned architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha.
Histoire
The Pinacoteca's origins trace back to the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo, founded in 1873 amid rapid social and economic changes driven by coffee expansion and immigration.
The museum itself was established in 1905 by the state government, initially housing a collection transferred from the Museu Paulista and works by prominent local artists.
The Pinacoteca Luz building was constructed starting in 1897, designed by Ramos de Azevedo and Domiziano Rossi.
In the 1990s, architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha led a significant renovation that revitalized the museum.
Expansion continued with the addition of Pinacoteca Estação and the recent Pinacoteca Contemporânea in 2023, further solidifying its role as a leading institution of Brazilian art.
Guide du lieu
Pinacoteca Luz1900
The main historic building of the museum, originally constructed between 1897 and 1900 to house the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. It features eclectic architecture by Ramos de Azevedo and Domiziano Rossi and was renovated in the 1990s by Paulo Mendes da Rocha. This building hosts the core collection of Brazilian art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Pinacoteca EstaçãoEarly 20th century
Located in the historic former DOPS building in the Bom Retiro neighborhood, this space hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, the Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo, and the museum’s Walter Wey Library and Documentation Center.
Pinacoteca Contemporânea2023
Opened in 2023 near Parque da Luz, this modern facility includes large-format galleries, studios for educational activities, a public square for cultural events, an auditorium, a store, and an observation deck. It also houses the Visual Arts Library, previously known as the Library and Documentation and Research Center.
Contact
Téléphone: (11) 3324-1000
